Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle — the most celebrated, most iconic, and most politically resonant roundabout in Belagavi (Belgaum), northern Karnataka — is the beating civic heart of this historic city, standing at the intersection of five major roads in Khade Bazar, Raviwar Peth — directly opposite the Belagavi Old Bus Stand and flanked by Idga Maidan on the right. The circle takes its name from and features a magnificent equestrian statue of Rani Chennamma — the courageous queen of the Kittur kingdom who fought the British East India Company in 1824 and 1829, becoming one of Karnataka’s and India’s earliest symbols of armed resistance against colonial rule, decades before the First War of Independence. Adjacent to her statue stands a second statue of her brave general who fought alongside her, making the circle a dual monument of regional pride and national heritage. It is the undisputed “heart of the city” — where Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations, Ganesha visarjana processions, public rallies, political meetings, and major cultural events converge. KSRTC intercity buses, local city buses, and auto-rickshaws from every corner of Belagavi converge here, with the Old KSRTC Bus Stand just steps away. Belagavi Railway Station is approximately 3 kilometres northeast.
Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle, Belagavi Location
Address: Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle, Khade Bazar, Raviwar Peth, Belagavi, Karnataka — 590001
Pin Code: 590001
STD Code: 0831
Administrative Zone: Belgaum Uttar Assembly Constituency — Belagavi District, Belagavi Division
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Old KSRTC Bus Stand, Belagavi | Adjacent — steps from the circle |
| Idga Maidan | Adjacent — right side of circle |
| Khade Bazar Market | Adjacent |
| Club Road / Sardar School Road | 400 metres |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Road | 400 metres |
| Belgaum Hospital | 400 metres |
| KLE Hospital | 500 metres |
| Belagavi Railway Station | 3 kilometres |
| Belagavi Fort | 1.5 kilometres |
| Rani Chennamma Park (adjacent garden) | At the circle |
| Belagavi Airport | 12 kilometres |
| Kolhapur (Maharashtra) | 60 kilometres |
Directions to Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle
From Belagavi Railway Station
Exit the station → take auto-rickshaw or KSRTC city bus southwestward via Station Road → approximately 3 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes.
From Belagavi Airport
Take cab or KSRTC bus southward → approximately 12 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes.
From Hubli (Hubballi)
Take KSRTC or private bus on NH-67 northward → approximately 90 kilometres — 1.5 to 2 hours. The circle is the entry/exit landmark for buses arriving from Hubballi.
From Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
Take state highway or private bus southward → approximately 60 kilometres — 1 to 1.5 hours.
From Belagavi Fort / Belagavi Court Area
Take auto-rickshaw eastward → approximately 1.5 kilometres → Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle. 5 to 8 minutes.
Road Connectivity
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Khade Bazar Road | North | Khade Bazar market zone, Old City belt |
| Club Road | South | Club Road, College Road zone |
| NH-67 (Hubli–Belagavi Road) | South toward Hubli | Hubballi, Dharwad, Bengaluru direction |
| Kolhapur Road | North | Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Nipani |
| KSRTC Bus Stand Road | Adjacent | Old Bus Stand, intercity departure zone |
| Idga Maidan Road | East | Idga Maidan, Goa Road connector |
Bus Connectivity
| Route / Service | Service Details |
| Old KSRTC Bus Stand — Adjacent | KSRTC services to Hubli, Dharwad, Bengaluru, Pune, Goa, Kolhapur, Bijapur, Bidar, Gulbarga, Hyderabad, Udupi, and Mangaluru — all accessible directly from the adjacent Old Bus Stand |
| NWKRTC City Buses | City bus routes via Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle — five road directions all served |
| KSRTC / Private — Goa Route | Belagavi to Goa services depart from near the circle |
| Private Buses | VRL, Karnataka Travels, and multiple operators — boarding near the circle |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day — primary local transit mode |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active in Belagavi |
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Belagavi Railway Station | 3 km | South Western Railway | Primary station — Hubballi–Miraj line — express and passenger trains |
Major trains include the Rani Chennamma Express (Mumbai–Bengaluru via Belagavi), the Goa Express, and the Hubballi–Miraj passenger services.
Metro Connectivity
Belagavi does not have a Metro system as of 2026. The city’s bus network (KSRTC / NWKRTC), auto-rickshaws, and app-based cabs are the primary transit modes. The Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle area is well served by the Old KSRTC Bus Stand, which provides comprehensive intercity connectivity.
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Old KSRTC Bus Stand | Adjacent | Primary intercity bus terminal adjacent to the circle |
| Idga Maidan | Adjacent | Major open ground — used for public events and gatherings |
| Belgaum Hospital | 400 metres | District-level government hospital |
| KLE Hospital | 500 metres | Major private hospital in the medical education hub zone |
| Belagavi Fort | 1.5 km | 16th-century fort — houses Kamaladevi and Ganesh temples within its walls |
| Rani Chennamma Park | At the circle | Garden park around the statue — heritage civic space |
| Belagavi Court Complex | 1 km | Civil and criminal courts — institutional landmark |
| Central Market / Khade Bazar | Adjacent | Belagavi’s busiest market zone |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle located in Belagavi?
The circle is in Khade Bazar, Raviwar Peth, Belagavi — PIN 590001 — at the heart of the city where five major roads converge, directly adjacent to the Old KSRTC Bus Stand and Idga Maidan.
Q2. Who was Kittur Rani Chennamma?
Rani Chennamma was the queen of the Kittur kingdom who bravely fought the British East India Company in 1824 and 1829 — one of India’s earliest armed freedom fighters, honoured with an equestrian statue and a statue of her general at the circle.
Q3. Which railway station serves Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle?
Belagavi Railway Station is approximately 3 kilometres away — 8 to 12 minutes by auto-rickshaw. Trains include the Rani Chennamma Express, Goa Express, and Hubballi–Miraj services.
Q4. Is the KSRTC Bus Stand near the circle?
Yes. The Old KSRTC Bus Stand is directly adjacent to the circle — one of its primary access roads — with KSRTC services to Hubli, Bengaluru, Pune, Goa, Kolhapur, Hyderabad, and Mangaluru.
Q5. What events take place at Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle?
The circle hosts Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations, Ganesha visarjana processions, political rallies, cultural events, and public meetings — it is the undisputed civic gathering point of Belagavi city.
